Articles related to "Census Indexes"

The 1850, 1860 & 1870 US Federal Census Records were first to list every person by name. Genealogical data includes age, birthplace, and clues to land records.

The 1900 & 1910 Federal Census Records have much data for genealogists, including military service, birth month and year, marriage & immigration information.

The 1920 and 1930 Federal Census Records contain much genealogical information, and are often the first public record for beginning genealogists to access.

The 1880 Federal Census Record is a gold mine for genealogical data. Relation to head of house & parents' birthplace are listed. Census indexes have replaced the Soundex.

The value of genealogical information can vary within a historical record. Here are guidelines on primary vs secondary, original vs derivative categories.

The USGenWeb is a free genealogy website whose resources include vital records; obituary, Bible & cemetery transcriptions, local photos & histories; court & land records.